Jane Houghton1,2

F, #9091, b. 20 December 1809, d. 3 January 1810

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BirthDec 20, 1809Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA3,4
DeathJan 3, 1810Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA3,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1197.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 108 #4120.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 108.

Cecelia Houghton1,2

F, #9092, b. 3 December 1810, d. August 1852

Family: Washington Wheeler b. 17 Nov 1806, d. Sep 1850

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BirthDec 3, 1810Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA, MLM: also Franconia, NH3,4
MarriageMar 19, 1826MLM: also 18283,5,4
ResidenceLittleton, Grafton Co., NH, USA, as early as 1827, until 18506
1850 Census1850Nashua, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 45, manufacturer7
DeathAug, 1852Norwich, Windsor Co., VT, USA, JWH: 18543,5,6
Research1860Edwin and Oliver are with Russells in 1860; Aunt Martha Russell

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1198.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109 #4121, 156.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109, 156.
  5. [S660] Albert Gallatin Wheeler Jr., Wheeler Family, p. 91.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 156.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Nashua, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_434; Page: 284; line 13, dwl 599-669.
  8. [S660] Albert Gallatin Wheeler Jr., Wheeler Family, p. 92.

Alexander Houghton1,2

M, #9093, b. 3 March 1812, d. 25 August 1829

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BirthMar 3, 1812Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA3,4
DeathAug 25, 18293,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1199.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109 #4122.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.

Cordelia Houghton1,2,3

F, #9094, b. 4 November 1813, d. 10 October 1865

Family: William Hazen Hopson b. 1810

  • Marriage Bann: Cordelia Houghton and William Hazen Hopson declared their intentions of marriage on Nov 21, 1833.7
  • Marriage*: Cordelia Houghton married William Hazen Hopson on Dec 4, 1833 at Montpelier, Chittenden Co., VT, USA, JWH: Nov. 21, 1833[CJV: marr bann] MLM: Burlington, VT (Montpelier Mgs. V. 1, p. 23.)4,6,5,3

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BirthNov 4, 1813Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA4,5
Residence1833Montpelier, Chittenden Co., VT, USA3
MarriageDec 4, 1833Montpelier, Chittenden Co., VT, USA, JWH: Nov. 21, 1833[CJV: marr bann] MLM: Burlington, VT (Montpelier Mgs. V. 1, p. 23)4,6,5,3
DeathOct 10, 18654,7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1200.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109 #4123, 156.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Montpelier, Washington Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109, 156.
  6. [S578] Montpelier VT Marriages,.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.

Martha Houghton1,2

F, #9095, b. 10 October 1815, d. 21 September 1894

Family: Simon Russell b. c 1812, d. 19 Jan 1890

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BirthOct 10, 1815Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA3,2
MarriageApr 16, 18353,4
ResidenceNorwood, MA, USA3
DeathSep 21, 18943,5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1201.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109 #4125, 156.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109, 156.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.

(?) Houghton1,2

M, #9096, b. 3 July 1817, d. 6 July 1817

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BirthJul 3, 1817Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA3,4
DeathJul 6, 1817Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA3,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1202.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109 #4124.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.

Marcia Houghton1,2,3,4

F, #9097, b. 18 June 1818, d. 12 June 1893

Family: James Stinson Currier b. 18 Nov 1811, d. 8 Apr 1896

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BirthJun 18, 1818Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA6,2,7,8
MarriageJan 8, 18456,2,7,5,8
DeathJun 12, 1893Hartford, VT, USA6,2,3,8,9
BurialFairview Cemetery, Norwich, VT, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1203.
  2. [S188] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 423.
  3. [S189] Virkus, Abridged Compendium of Am. Gen. II, p. 206.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109 #4126, 156.
  5. [S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 692.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109, 156.
  8. [S933] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 401.
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.
  10. [S96] NEHGR, 111 [1957]: "Memoirs", 239.

Aurilla Houghton1,2

F, #9098, b. 3 July 1821

Family: Nathan Russell b. 9 Oct 1816, d. 18 Jan 1891

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BirthJul 3, 1821Newfane, VT, USA, age 30 in 1850 census; JWH: 18293,4,5
ResidenceLisbon, NH, USA3
MarriageMar 16, 18423,4
1850 Census1850Lisbon, Grafton Co., NH, USA, age 34, a farmer, property $1600; Martha Houghton, age 90, MA5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1204.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109 #4127, 157.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lisbon, Grafton, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_431; Page: 1; line 38, dwl 14-15.

Solomon Houghton1,2

M, #9099, b. 27 August 1822, d. 10 September 1831

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BirthAug 27, 1822Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA3,4
DeathSep 10, 18313,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1205.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109 #4129.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.

Orita Houghton1,2

F, #9100, b. 16 October 1824, d. 27 August 1825

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BirthOct 16, 1824Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA3,4
DeathAug 27, 1825MLM: Apr. 26, 18263,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1206.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109 #4128.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.

(?) Houghton1,2

M, #9101, b. 26 April 1826, d. 26 April 1826

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BirthApr 26, 18263,4
DeathApr 26, 18263,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1207.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109 #4130.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.

Henry Houghton1,2

M, #9102, b. 1 March 1827, d. 21 September 1827

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BirthMar 1, 18273,4
DeathSep 21, 18273,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1208.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109 #4131.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.

Washington Wheeler1

M, #9103, b. 17 November 1806, d. September 1850

Family: Cecelia Houghton b. 3 Dec 1810, d. Aug 1852

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BirthNov 17, 1806Lisbon, NH, USA, age 45 in 1850 census; MLM: Nov. 72,3
MarriageMar 19, 1826MLM: also 18284,2,5
1850 Census1850Nashua, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 45, manufacturer6
DeathSep, 1850Nashua, NH, USA2,3
ParentsSGeorge Washington Wheeler and Fanny Barlett3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1198s.
  2. [S660] Albert Gallatin Wheeler Jr., Wheeler Family, p. 91.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 156.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109, 156.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Nashua, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_434; Page: 284; line 13, dwl 599-669.
  7. [S660] Albert Gallatin Wheeler Jr., Wheeler Family, p. 92.

William Hazen Hopson1,2

M, #9104, b. 1810

Family: Cordelia Houghton b. 4 Nov 1813, d. 10 Oct 1865

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Birth1810Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT, USA3,4
MarriageDec 4, 1833Montpelier, Chittenden Co., VT, USA, JWH: Nov. 21, 1833[CJV: marr bann] MLM: Burlington, VT (Montpelier Mgs. V. 1, p. 23)3,5,6,2

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1200s.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Montpelier, Washington Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.
  5. [S578] Montpelier VT Marriages,.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109, 156.

Simon Russell1

M, #9105, b. circa 1812, d. 19 January 1890

Family: Martha Houghton b. 10 Oct 1815, d. 21 Sep 1894

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Birthcirca 1812Franconia, NH, USA2
MarriageApr 16, 18353,4
ResidenceNorwood, MA, USA3
DeathJan 19, 1890Whitefield, NH, USA2
ParentsDStephen Russell & Faithful Jesseman2

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1201s.
  2. [S1511] Kathleen C. Beals, Early Families of Bethlehem New Hampshire, p. 215.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109, 156.

James Stinson Currier1,2

M, #9106, b. 18 November 1811, d. 8 April 1896

Family: Marcia Houghton b. 18 Jun 1818, d. 12 Jun 1893

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BirthNov 18, 18113,2,4,5
Milit-Begcirca 1840Maj. Vt. militia2
Occupationa carriage builder and blacksmith
MarriageJan 8, 18453,2,6,7,4
DeathApr 8, 1896Norwich, Windsor Co., VT, USA3,2,4,5
OriginNorwich, Windsor Co., VT, USA4
ParentsSAbel Currier and Sally Quimby of Chester and Dunbarton NH and Norwich VT4,7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1203s.
  2. [S188] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 423.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  4. [S933] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 401.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109, 156.
  7. [S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 692.
  8. [S96] NEHGR, 111 [1957]: "Memoirs", 239.

Nathan Russell1,2

M, #9107, b. 9 October 1816, d. 18 January 1891

Family: Aurilla Houghton b. 3 Jul 1821

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BirthOct 9, 1816Franconia, NH, USA, age 34 in 1850 census3,2,4
ResidenceLisbon, NH, USA3
MarriageMar 16, 18423,5
1850 Census1850Lisbon, Grafton Co., NH, USA, age 34, a farmer, property $1600; Martha Houghton, age 90, MA2
DeathJan 18, 18913
ParentsDStephen Russell & Faithful Jesseman4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1204s.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lisbon, Grafton, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_431; Page: 1; line 38, dwl 14-15.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  4. [S1511] Kathleen C. Beals, Early Families of Bethlehem New Hampshire, p. 215.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157.

Lucinda Houghton1,2,3

F, #9108, b. 15 November 1802, d. 8 January 1835

Family: Abraham Wilder b. 17 Apr 1804, d. 17 Jul 1868

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BirthNov 15, 1802Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA5,4,2,6
MarriageNov 24, 1825Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,7
DeathJan 8, 1835Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA
BurialBolton Pan Cemetery, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 32 y 1 m 24 d8
ResearchOnly MLM gives this probable marriage6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1209.
  2. [S172] Wilder, E., Book of Wilders -Supp, p. 136.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4253.
  4. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
  7. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 141.
  8. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 231.
  9. [S172] Wilder, E., Book of Wilders -Supp, p. 137.

Sabra Houghton1,2

F, #9109, b. 14 January 1805

Family: William Thurston b. 6 Mar 1798

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BirthJan 14, 1805Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,3,5
MarriageJun 9, 1824Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA6,5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1210.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4254.
  3. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
  6. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 142.
  7. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 234.

Abby Eliza Houghton1,2

F, #9110, b. 18 September 1808

Family: Ira Barns

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BirthSep 18, 1808Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,5
MarriageMay 13, 1827Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA6,5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1211.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4243.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  4. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 41.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
  6. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 139.

Amory Houghton1,2

M, #9111, b. 18 April 1813

Family 1: Alvira Woodbury b. Aug 1816

  • Marriage*: Amory Houghton married Alvira Woodbury on Oct 10, 1835? JHW: 10 Oct 1833 [but guardianship given in 1834]; MLM: Oct. 10, 1813.3,5

Family 2: Susan Chandler b. c 1818

  • Marriage*: Amory Houghton married Susan Chandler living together in 1860 census.9

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BirthApr 18, 1813Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 38 in 1850 census; age 46 in 1860 census; age 58 in 1870 census3,4,5
Guardiansp1834Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 308966
MarriageOct 10, 1835?JHW: 10 Oct 1833 [but guardianship given in 1834]; MLM: Oct. 10, 18133,5
1850 Census1850Warwick, Franklin Co., MA, USA, Amory, age 38, carpenter; Evisa, 447
1860 Census1860Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 46, carpenter; and housekeeper Susan Chandler, 42, VT8
Marriageliving together in 1860 census9
1870 Census1870Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 58, a carpenter, property $50010

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1212.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4242, 158.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  4. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 41.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114, 158.
  6. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Warwick, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_317; Page: 314;
    line 1, dwl 12-14.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, Roll: M653_511, Page: 64, line 10, dwl 500-500.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 461, line 1, dwl 16.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 461, line 1, dwl 16-18.

Alvira Woodbury1

F, #9112, b. August 1816

Family: Amory Houghton b. 18 Apr 1813

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BirthAug, 1816NH, USA, age 44, MA, in 1850 census; age 54, MA, in 1860 census; age 84, NH, in 1900 census2,3
MarriageOct 10, 1835?JHW: 10 Oct 1833 [but guardianship given in 1834]; MLM: Oct. 10, 18134,5
1850 Census1850Warwick, Franklin Co., MA, USA, Amory, age 38, carpenter; Evisa, 443
1860 Census1860New Salem, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 54; Cordelia, pegging boots6
Research1860New Salem, Franklin Co., MA, USA, next door

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1212s.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex New Hampshire, Box 22, Vol. 10, E.D. 122, Sh. 6, Ln. 1.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Warwick, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_317; Page: 314;
    line 1, dwl 12-14.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114, 158.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , New Salem, Franklin Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 101, line 27, dwl 910-912.

Jonathan Whitcomb Houghton1,2,3

M, #9113, b. circa 1811

Family: Abby S. Fay b. c 1815, d. 1886

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Birthcirca 1811NH, USA, age 39, NH, in 1850 census; age 49 in 1860 census; age 59, MA, in 1870 census; age 69 in 1880 census; JWH gives 1824 based on death at age 864
Origincirca 1842Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
MarriageApr 5, 1842Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, both of Lancaster2,5
Occupation1843a comb maker6
Residence1843Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA7
1850 Census1850Clinton, MA, USA, age 39, a combmaker8
1860 Census1860Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 49, farmer; property $2500-$350; and uncle and aunt Jacob and Mary Goddard, MA9
1870 Census1870Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 59, a farmer, $2500-$80010
1880 Census1880Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 69, a farmer11
ResearchMar, 1910Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH stated he was living aged 86 years on this date [error]12

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392 #1213.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 248.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115 #4285.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 343, p. 77.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 3, number 38.
  7. [S874] Holbrook, Lancaster MA VRs, Fiche 60.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 73; line 27, dwl 16-21.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 42, line 9, dwl 319-338.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , 1870 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 461, line 19, dwl 31-36.
  11. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_562; Family History Film: 1254562; Page: 81C; Enumeration District: 802; sheet 3, line 12, dwl 18-19.
  12. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 392.
  13. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 259.
  14. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 3, number 39.
  15. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 343, p. 73.
  16. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 37, number 350.
  17. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 461, line 19, dwl 31.

Elihu Reed Houghton1,2,3

M, #9114, b. 11 December 1820, d. 18 September 1879

Family 1: Mary Clark Peck

Family 2: Louise Seymour b. 22 Nov 1838, d. 22 Aug 1920

Biography

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BirthDec 11, 1820Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 29 in 1850 census; age 38, MA, in 1860 census; age 48, NY, in 1870 census; JWH: Berlin NH; MLM: Marboro, MA5,2,6,7
Marriagew/15,7
Occupationa New York hotel keeper
MarriageDec 30, 1856Piermont, NY, USA, w/25,8,9
ResidencePiermont, NY, USA8
1860 Census1860Orangetown, Rockland Co., NY, USA, family surname Houten, age 38, freight agent10
1870 Census1870Harrington, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 48, a hotel keeper11
DeathSep 18, 1879New York, New York Co., NY, USA, of Magnolia, Fla., 57 y; JWH: 1878; GS 18795,8,12,9,13
ChurchOct 5, 1879Tompkins Co., NY, USA, church14
BurialRockland Cemetery, Sparkill, Rockland Co., NY, USA, Plot: Section: A - Plot: - R.C. Seymour's lot

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 393 #1214.
  2. [S242] Daniel Wait Howe, Howe Genealogies: Vol. I John Howe of Sudbury and Marlborough Massachusetts; Vol. II Abraham, James, Edward, p. 322.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115 #4293, 159.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_319; Page: 22;
    line 26, dwl 326-391.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 393.
  6. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 58.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115, 159.
  8. [S110] Marquis, Who's Who in America VI, p. 948.
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
  10. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Orangetown, Rockland, New York; Roll: M653_851; Page: 0; line 35, dwl 1013-1219.
  11. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Harrington Twp, Bergen Co., NJ, Reel 852, Pg. 360, Ln. 4, dwl 404-421.
  12. [S112] Who Was Who I, p. 591.
  13. [S95] Newspaper, Deaths from the New York Post , 1801-1890 - Gertrude A. Barber, 1933.
  14. [S1143] Jean D. Wordon, Tompkins Co. NY Church Records, p. 207.
  15. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.

Ann Eliza Houghton1,2,3,4,5

F, #9115, b. 13 November 1822, d. 1903

Family: James Penniman b. 13 Feb 1825, d. 1900

  • Marriage Bann: Ann Eliza Houghton and James Penniman declared their intentions of marriage on Oct 6, 1846 New Braintree, Worcester Co., MA, USA.11
  • Marriage*: Ann Eliza Houghton married James Penniman on Oct, 1846 1 - JWH: Oct. 1840, but this makes him age 15 at marriage; 2 - DAR Lineage Book, 136:118: 1846; 3 - Mayflower Index: no date; MLM: Oct. 1845.6,12,4,2

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BirthNov 13, 1822Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 26 in 1850 census; age 37, MA, in 1860 census; Howe: 13 Nov 1822; JWH: 13 Jan 18226,7,8,4,9,10
Residencecirca 1846Amherst, Hampshire Co., MA, USA11
MarriageOct, 18461 - JWH: Oct. 1840, but this makes him age 15 at marriage; 2 - DAR Lineage Book, 136:118: 1846; 3 - Mayflower Index: no date; MLM: Oct. 18456,12,4,2
1860 Census1860New Braintree, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, farmer; and Edwin Penniman, 3013
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index12
Death19032,3,10
ResearchKitchel, Robt: 39; Transcript: 23 Dec 1931, 247214

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 393 #1215.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 138: 76.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 136: 118.
  4. [S242] Daniel Wait Howe, Howe Genealogies: Vol. I John Howe of Sudbury and Marlborough Massachusetts; Vol. II Abraham, James, Edward, p. 322.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115 #4294.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 393.
  7. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 138, p. 76.
  8. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 136, p. 118.
  9. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 57.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115.
  11. [S436] New Braintree MA VRs, p. 92.
  12. [S107] McAuslan, Mayflower Index II, p. 1026.
  13. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , New Braintree, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_533; Page: 13; line 9, dwl 82-95.
  14. [S34] American Genealogical Biographical Index.
  15. [S436] New Braintree MA VRs, p. 38.

Silas Baldwin Houghton1,2,3

M, #9116, b. 7 October 1824

Biography

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BirthOct 7, 1824Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 25 in 1850 census; JWH: 6 Oct 18244,2,5
1850 Census1850Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, a Silas B. Houghton, age 26, a clerk; with Fred and Adaline Adams family6
ImmigrationCA, USA4,5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 394 #1216.
  2. [S242] Daniel Wait Howe, Howe Genealogies: Vol. I John Howe of Sudbury and Marlborough Massachusetts; Vol. II Abraham, James, Edward, p. 322.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115 #4295.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 394.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , 1850 US Census, Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, Box 319, p. 14.

Edwin Weatherbee Houghton1,2,3

M, #9117, b. 13 December 1826

Family:

Biography

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BirthDec 13, 1826Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 23 in 1850 census; age 45 in 1870 census5,2,6,7
Occupation1850Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, a butcher8

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 394 #1217.
  2. [S242] Daniel Wait Howe, Howe Genealogies: Vol. I John Howe of Sudbury and Marlborough Massachusetts; Vol. II Abraham, James, Edward, p. 322.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115 #4304a.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_319; Page: 22;
    line 26, dwl 326-391.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 394.
  6. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 58.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, Box 319, p. 22.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Harrington Twp, Bergen Co., NJ, Reel 852, Pg. 360, Ln. 13, dwl 405-422.

Merrick Farnsworth Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #9118, b. 13 August 1828

Biography

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BirthAug 13, 1828Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA5,2,3,6
ResidenceAmherst, Hampshire Co., MA, USA5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 394 #1218.
  2. [S242] Daniel Wait Howe, Howe Genealogies: Vol. I John Howe of Sudbury and Marlborough Massachusetts; Vol. II Abraham, James, Edward, p. 322.
  3. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 58.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115 #4296.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 394.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115.

Ruth Jane Houghton1,2,3

F, #9119, b. 15 May 1830, d. 3 April 1908

Family: Rev. Charles Simpson b. c 1820

Biography

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BirthMay 15, 1830Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 20 in 1850 census; age 30 in 1860 census5,2,6,7
Marriage5,2,7
1860 Census1860Boonville, Cooper Co., MO, USA, age 40, clergyman8
DeathApr 3, 1908Malden, MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 394 #1219.
  2. [S242] Daniel Wait Howe, Howe Genealogies: Vol. I John Howe of Sudbury and Marlborough Massachusetts; Vol. II Abraham, James, Edward, p. 322.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115 #4297.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_319; Page: 22;
    line 26, dwl 326-391.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 394.
  6. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 58.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Boonville, Cooper, Missouri; Roll: M653_616; Page: 457; Image: 41; Family History Library Film: 803616; line 30, dwl 298-298.

Emily Houghton1,2

F, #9120

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Birth
Notedied in infancy

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 394 #1220.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115 #4299.